§ Sir John Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the approximate number of Northern Ireland farmers and the value of monetary compensation amounts payments owed them in connection with cattle purchases in the Irish Republic; for how long these payments have been outstanding; what representations have been made to the Irish authorities; with what result; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ViggersI shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.